4-12 Multiplayer F/A-18C COOP Supercarrier Operation Mission
Skills Required: Cold Start, Case I Launch, HARM in PB mode, JSOW in PP mode, ADM-141 Decoy, Case I Recovery
Module Required: F/A-18C Hornet, Supercarrier, Persian Gulf Map.
[The mission file is remastered on 28 Nov 2023]
Improved briefing material and kneeboard, added extra flight hot-on-ramp in case needed
Added Chinese Language version:
https://pan.baidu.com/s/1jFxZsg6yNdTzZuEmGQ3rAQ?pwd=u4rp
Mission 01 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3325580/
Situation
As dawn broke on the first day of the air strike, the sun's golden rays painted the sky over the turbulent waters of the Hormuz Strait. The U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet, operating on the east side, executed a meticulously planned operation that sent shockwaves through the Iranian military apparatus. The thunderous roar of fighter jets echoed as the fleet successfully obliterated the Bandar-e-Jask air base and decimated military aircraft in shelters. Precision strikes also dismantled Iran's silkworm anti-ship missile launchers deployed nearby. Simultaneously, on the opposite flank, the USAF Middle East Command orchestrated a symphony of destruction. Their anti-radar attacks unfolded over Siri Island and Abumusa Island, where Iran had deployed advanced air defense system. The sprawling theater of war was not limited to the destruction of physical assets. Above the azure expanse of the Gulf of Oman, the airspace turned into a deadly ballet of metal birds. U.S. fighter pilots engaged in intense dogfights, striving for air superiority. The scoreboard tilted in our favor as several Iranian Mig-29s and Mig-23s plummeted into the depths below. However, the Iranian Air Force adapted, a newfound caution and strategy permeated their aerial maneuvers. Empowered by a robust air defense system, they attempted to lure our allied air combat units deeper into their territory. The skies became a deadly chessboard, with each side vying for tactical advantage. The majority of surface-to-air missile (SAM) sites within Iranian borders remained active, constraining the battlefield to the southern coast of Hormozgan Province. It was here that the pulse of the conflict beat strongest, with the continuous hum of jet engines and the sharp crackle of radio transmissions filling the air. Recognizing the need to further tip the scales, the U.S. military planned additional Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) flights. VFA-97 Hawks, embraced the challenge by preparing two flights, each comprising four F/A-18C Hornets armed with air-to-surface missiles, assigned the critical task of dismantling Iran's air defense near Seerik. The mission was not just a tactical necessity; it was a strategic gambit to carve out more tactical space over the narrow Hormuz Strait. The pilots, clad in their distinctive flight suits adorned with the emblem of the Hawks, climbed into their cockpits with determination etched on their faces. The metallic beasts on the carrier deck catapulted into the sky, leaving trails of white vapor in their wake. As they soared towards their designated target, the pilots communicated in terse, focused exchanges, knowing that success hinged on their ability to navigate through the deadly dance of war. In the following days, the world would watch with bated breath as the outcome of this high-stakes chess match unfolded. The U.S. military, guided by intelligence and precision, faced a resilient Iranian force determined to protect its sovereignty. The stage was set for a protracted and intricate battle, where every move carried consequences that rippled across the geopolitical landscape.
